Sunday, March 16, 2008

Weekend finish for WOCS 3-15-2008

I have been working on this quilt top for a boys theme for a month or so now. Have had it done for a few weeks and just need the time to get it quilted and the binding put on it. Well, I can say it is now finished.

The stitched squares were done by WOCS members. I took the squares that was turned in and decided to use these for an animal theme quilt for a little boy. Pippa (UK) stitched the whale. Gale J (NC) stitched the horse. Liz (UK) stitched the dragon and hampster. Maggie (UK) stitched Sylvester the cat.

I love working with different blocks and colors to show off the stitched squares. I think this one turned out nicely. I am not a professor by any chance but love designing and quilting these for the kids and elder in charities that WOCS sends to.

I am showing the back of this quilt since the stitching showed up so well on the dark blue fabric. Just remember I am not a professor and still learning how to machine quilt. I do these on just a regular Sears sewing machine.

I can only hope that the little boy that gets this quilt will feel the love from the stitchers and me. I hope it will wrap him in love daily and bring a smile to his face everytime he uses it.

About Me

I have been cross stitching since 1985. I also crochet from a young age when my grandmother taught me. I started machine quilting in 2006. I love doing this. Back in 2005 I found places to help with crafts for charity. I now cross stitch, crochet blankets, and put together quilts for many different charity groups.
One of my groups is WOCS (World of Charity Stitchers) which I help moderate. We started on Jan 14, 2007 and have come along way to help many elderly and children in homes and hospitals around the world.
I also cross stitch for many worth while causes. Love Quilts USA sends quilts to kids under the age of 18 with life long illness or none curable ones.
Quilts4Kids in Aust does the same age group of kids and sends them to parts of Aust.
My hope is to one day retire and continue in the causes of each group and help to bring more smiles and comfort to those who need it.